Recent content by nanscombe

Perhaps it only lasts for a couple of weeks then starts to fall apart. LOL Maybe a pegged (draw bored) bridle joint that is pulled tight plus no man would necessarily be able to pull it asunder. Or possibly the opposite that you could part it by simply removing the peg.

Here is some footage of the Vulcan that I managed to get at the Eastbourne show this year. You shouldn't need to have a Facebook account to see it. https://www.facebook.com/nigel.anscombe ... 5059227683

I don't know what room you've got to play with, or whether the slots could be enlarged, but how about using something like this on one end. Joint Connector Nuts M6 x 12mm Pack of 50

Are these the guys? Eclipse Magnetics

Do the benches actually belong to the school or do they belong to the local education authority? Maybe they simply can't sell them.

If you're talking stepped drills how about gluing a Miller Dowel into the end of one piece? But would there be enough material to make it strong enough. http://www.axminster.co.uk/miller-dowel However, you might be able to use the drill to make a stepped hole in one piece and the lathe to turn...

A tap and die? How about using a drill / tap to make a hole in one and a die to cut a thread on the other then screw them together.

I don't know if this would be of use to you but it could be entertaining, it's a Jewellery box made using finger (box) joints on a bandsaw. Jewellery Box - By Gary Rogowski (From the Wood Whisperer) http://youtu.be/-vfYSjiECRk

A new branch opening up in Dartford on 25th June. Hoorah!

You could make a small plinth to stand the cabinet on. A 40mm, or whatever size is appropriate, high box with the sides scribed to match the floor. That way you wouldn't need to "customise" your cabinet at all.

What do they make the likes of fibreglass pond liners and boats out of? Could that sort of resin be used to coat the inside. Maybe just make a fibreglass tube to go inside to hold the water.

If the potential movement of plywood is a problem would a length of something like Contiboard (plastic coated particle board) be more stable?

I guess that if you were linking water butts together you could try replacing any (leaky) taps with tank connectors and treat the task as a plumbing job and use pvc plumbing pipe, connectors and taps instead. At one end of any pipe you could fit a hose type tap fitting with a jubilee clip, or a...

Looking through an old magazine I came across an advert for this company, you might find some inspiration. Cyan "Cyan is a leading producer of high quality teak garden and leisure furniture for distinguished homes, luxury hotels, spas, resorts, local authorities, schools, restaurants and...

Off the wall suggestions coming up ... 1) I would think about mounting a water butt tap onto separate plate, plastic or aluminium, using the nut provided. Make a hole in the butt large enough to accept the back of the tap. Affix plate to the butt using self tapping screws, putting a seal of...